How Much Is 80 Tablespoons of Flaxseed in Ounces?
Converting 80 tablespoons of flaxseed to ounces gives 26.10 oz. One tablespoon of flaxseed weighs 9.25g, so 80 tablespoons is 80 × 9.25 = 740g (26.10 oz). This conversion is specific to flaxseed because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 80 tablespoons of flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed = 9.25g
- 80 × 9.25 = 740g
- Convert grams to ounces: 740 ÷ 28.3495 = 26.10 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole flaxseed have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Flaxseed at Different Amounts
How flaxseed scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (80 tablespoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Flaxseed
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.33 oz | 0.33 oz | 0.44 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.65 oz | 0.66 oz | 0.88 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.98 oz | 0.99 oz | 1.32 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.31 oz | 1.32 oz | 1.77 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.63 oz | 1.65 oz | 2.21 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.96 oz | 1.99 oz | 2.65 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.61 oz | 2.65 oz | 3.53 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.26 oz | 3.31 oz | 4.41 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.92 oz | 3.97 oz | 5.30 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.22 oz | 5.30 oz | 7.06 oz |
| 80 tablespoons | 26.10 oz | 26.48 oz | 35.30 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.
What is an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.